Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 'Flogger'

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07 Nov 2025 · © Unknown

The MiG-23 was introduced in the early 1970s and was widely exported. Notable for its swing-wing (variable geometry) design.

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Aviation History

Key variable-sweep wing fighter of the Cold War, mainstay of Warsaw Pact air forces.

Fleet Rarity

Retired from Polish Air Force, rare in operational service globally.

Record Flights

Not typically associated with commercial or range records but used for various intercept missions.

Safety & Events

Numerous incidents during the Cold War, especially with defections and training accidents.

Future Outlook

Mostly retired, some airworthy in museums or private collections.

Khatchaturov R-35-300 afterburning turbojet

Engine

13.97 m (variable geometry, swept back: 7.78 m)

Wingspan

16.7 m

Length

1,150 km

Range

960 km/h

Speed

1 pilot

Capacity

18,030 kg

MTOW

4.82 m

Height

83.4 kN (18,800 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 2 (older Soviet fighter standards, typically ~120 dB at takeoff)

Noise

Exact variant and airframe details cannot be confirmed from this image alone.